There are a lot of reasons this pain-management procedure is used by two-thirds of laboring moms. Here’s how an epidural works and how to decide if it’s right for you.

It occurs during labor and delivery as pain is experienced in the lower back ... This position can increase the risk of: A spinal block (epidural) may be considered for pain control in people with ...

Let’s cover the five amazing ways that a doula can make your whole pregnancy journey that much easier before, during and ...

After a blizzard, an empty Krispy Kreme parking lot might seem like an ideal spot to do doughnuts — but for Sha’Nya Bennett, it ended up being the perfect place to give birth. When Bennett went into ...

In the Philippines, water labor and birth can be done in a hospital, a birthing center, or at home. Whatever you choose, many moms report water births as an overall calmer, gentler, and more positive ...

Loneliness, ignorance, unkind or insensitive treatment during labor, along with unresolved ... As effective as the epidural is in reducing pain, it has psychological ramifications.

Purpose: The drug therapy of common conditions and complications during labor and delivery and the fetal and neonatal effects of this therapy are examined. Summary: The pharmacologic therapy of ...

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